What is Sahih Muslim 4644 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book on Government) states: "This hadith has been narrated on the authority of A'mash with a different chain of transmitters."

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sahih Muslim, which contains 7,459 hadiths across 57 books. It is hadith number 4644 in the Book of The Book on Government.

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Sahih Muslim #4644

The Book on Government

Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

وَحَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، وَابْنُ، نُمَيْرٍ وَأَبُو سَعِيدٍ الأَشَجُّ قَالُوا حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا أَبُو كُرَيْبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو مُعَاوِيَةَ، كِلاَهُمَا عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ نَحْوَهُ ‏.‏

This hadith has been narrated on the authority of A'mash with a different chain of transmitters.

Context

This hadith refers to the transmission of knowledge within Islamic tradition, specifically highlighting the reliability of narrators. It emphasizes the importance of preserving the teachings of the Prophet (ﷺ) through various chains of narration, ensuring that the message remains intact across generations.

Modern Application

In contemporary times, the importance of accurate information transmission is crucial, whether in education, media, or personal communication. Ensuring that knowledge is conveyed correctly helps maintain trust and clarity in various fields.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission because it underscores the significance of maintaining the integrity of narrations passed down through trusted sources.

Hadith Transmission